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Braised Beef with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Tender braised beef with a crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, plus broccoli and corn for a quick, colorful weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Braised Beef with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
comfortingAmericangluten-freebeeftendercrunchyweeknightmain

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 2 cups green cabbage
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 lb beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 cup corn kernels to the skillet. Pour in 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and broccoli is bright green, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    While beef cooks, shred 2 cups cabbage and grate 2 carrots. Toss with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Serve the braised beef and vegetables over the slaw, or mix everything together. Add black pepper or a squeeze of lemon if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid
  • grater
  • cutting board
  • knife

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